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Frankenstein Wins 2026 Gold Derby Film Award for Best Costume Design

The 2026 Gold Derby Film Awards honored the sci‑fi horror feature Frankenstein with the Best Costume Design trophy, marking a rare accolade for a genre‑centric picture. In his acceptance remarks, the film’s director thanked the Gold Derby community and emphasized the collective nature of the achievement, noting that every department contributed to the visual storytelling. He highlighted the costume department’s role in shaping the film’s language, describing how the designers worked hand‑in‑hand with set, makeup, and visual effects teams. The speech repeatedly referenced the vision of the production designer, GMO, stating that under his guidance “every craft is elevated” and that “we’re all one department.” Specific quotes underscored the collaborative spirit: “It’s because of all the work we did together that results in the language we see,” and “under GMO everybody’s elevated.” These remarks illustrate how the award reflects not just individual talent but a unified creative effort. The win signals broader industry acceptance of genre filmmaking and underscores the growing importance of costume design in shaping narrative identity. It also boosts the profile of the artisans behind the scenes, potentially opening doors for future high‑budget horror and sci‑fi projects to receive similar recognition.